2 hrs ago | Rental Equipment Register
United Rentals Offers $1.5 Billion Senior Notes to Finance RSC Acquisition
United Rentals this week announced that its subsidiary, UR Financing Escrow Corp., is offering $1.55 billion aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes and $650 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes, in each case to qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as ... (more)
7 hrs ago | Dayton Daily News
Ohio union OKs deal with manufacturer Timken Co.
CANTON, Ohio - Steelworkers have approved a five-year contract that clears the way for a $225 million plant addition, Ohio's latest manufacturing payoff from expanded shale energy development.
7 hrs ago | WTVG-TV Toledo
Union releases details of Cooper Tire's new offer
There are new details in the lock out of 1,050 union workers at Cooper Tire in Findlay.
11 hrs ago | Sys-Con Media
Sikorsky S-92A 'Legacy of Heroes' Tour Honors Squadron 2 Naval Air Wing in Thailand
The LOH helicopter is in country this week as part of its world tour to honor first responders while showing the aircraft's capability to customers.
15 hrs ago | The Columbus Dispatch
Columbus Chamber refocuses on existing businesses
The Columbus Chamber's new effort to bolster the regional economy will focus on helping existing businesses become stronger.
18 hrs ago | WisInfo
Officials call $13 million Oaklawn referendum a 'fork in the road'
Oshkosh school district officials describe the April referendum on building a new north-side elementary school as 'a fork in the road.' The district has $70 million worth of work it has identified as necessary to update and maintain its facilities.
22 hrs ago | The Charlotte Observer
Siemens has high hopes for its Charlotte hub
It's not every day that the chief executive of 360,000-employee Siemens AG visits Charlotte or that an employee is highlighted in the president's State of the Union address.
Mike Bower, president of Lake Region State College in Devils Lake, N.D., addresses a forum at the Perrysburg Township campus.
Profits: OneSteel, Downer Cut Or Omit Dividends, Sonic Solid
Just a suggestion that OneSteel , in seeking a new name, might be about to ditch its low profit steel making business, was enough to send the shares up more than 12% by the close yesterday.
Solo Cup Company CEO Endorses Toby Keith's Hit "Red Solo Cup"
The folks at Solo Cup Company celebrated their 75th anniversary last year, but they're still partying thanks to Toby Keith 's hit "Red Solo Cup." That song first got on the radar at the Solo Cup building last year thanks to a YouTube video of Toby performing the song.
1,700-Lb. Gray Whale Skeleton to be Unveiled at HCC's MaST Center March 3
Highline Community College's Marine Science and Technology Center will be unveiling its newest resident, a 40-foot long gray whale skeleton on Saturday, March 3 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Nearly 1,100 hours of volunteer work and significant donations and resources from KeyBank, Foss Waterway Seaport, Cascadia Research Collective, Flying Colors Painting ... (more)
From Fargo to Findlay, Locked-Out Workers Journey for Justice
Locked-out workers from American Crystal Sugar and Cooper Tire will begin a 1,000 mile Journey for Justice tomorrow from Fargo, N.D., to Findlay, Ohio.
Timken workers vote on second new contract
With a bitterly cold wind blowing snow into their faces, steelworkers from the Timken Co.'s Canton-area plants voted today on a second tentative contract that would guarantee a $225 million plant investment .
Who's responsible for costly cleanup of Fox River?
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Walter Energy reports record annual revenue in 2011
Walter Energy Inc . said it posted posted record revenue in 2011, but the Birmingham company's fourth-quarter earnings missed analysts' forecasts.
Trial begins over Fox River clean-up
MILWAUKEE, Wis A trial begins today that could decide whether more than two paper companies are liable for a $750-million clean-up of the Fox River.
Courier: Cooper Tire heads back to the table
Negotiators for Cooper Tire and locked-out workers in Findlay are scheduled to meet today, union members have been told.
John Deere Pavilion In Mokine Re-Opens, With New Look
The John Deere Pavilion in Moline re-opened last week with new displays showcasing all the different kinds of equipment the company makes.
Pushing for More 'Made in America'
President Barack Obama examines a lock at Master Lock, alongside Bob Rice , Master Lock Senior Vice President, in Milwaukee, Wis., on Feb.
Tomato Producer, Steelmaker Axe More Jobs
The latest jobs to be cut belong to employees of a tomato producer and steel manufacturer.
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